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Olds City Council backs Henry County EMS property tax levy
Summary
After a presentation from HCHC representatives, the Olds City Council unanimously approved Res. 2024-04, expressing support for a Henry County property tax levy to fund emergency medical services.
The Olds City Council voted unanimously Aug. 14 to approve Res. 2024-04, a resolution expressing support for a Henry County property tax levy to fund emergency medical services. Michelle Rosell and Heather Kleemeyer (HCHC) presented information about an upcoming EMS essential services vote, after which Councilmember Sheila Tharp moved to adopt the resolution; Councilmember Candice Curry seconded and the council recorded five ayes.
The resolution, described in the meeting minutes as “A Resolution in Support of a Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services (Henry County),” was introduced after the HCHC presentation. The minutes record no amendments or additional conditions. The council’s action was a formal expression of support rather than the levy enactment itself; the presentation materials and the minutes note only that an upcoming EMS vote is planned (details of the county process or ballot timing were not specified in the minutes).
Why it matters: The council’s support signals local backing for funding EMS operations in Henry County, which can influence public awareness and county-level discussions ahead of whatever formal voting process will follow. The council did not record a follow-up directive to staff in the minutes.
The meeting minutes attribute the presentation to Michelle Rosell and Heather Kleemeyer of HCHC and list the action as Res. 2024-04. The council took no additional related votes at the Aug. 14 meeting.
